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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.86, 475.28 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.86, 475.28 and 179.48 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.86 : 475.28 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.86/475.28 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.86x = 475.28 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.86x = 85,303.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,303.25/316.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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