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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.89, 475.25 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.89, 475.25 and 179.73 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.89 : 475.25 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.89/475.25 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.89x = 475.25 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.89x = 85,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,415.78/316.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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