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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.87, 475.03 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.87, 475.03 and 179.72 is: 269.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.87 : 475.03 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.87/475.03 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.87x = 475.03 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.87x = 85,373.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,373.80/316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.43

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