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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 474.57 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 474.57 and 179.78 is: 269.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 474.57 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/474.57 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 474.57 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 85,318.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,318.19/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.19

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