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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 474.24 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 474.24 and 179.56 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 474.24 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/474.24 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 474.24 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 85,154.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,154.53/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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