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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.95, 474.96 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.95, 474.96 and 179.70 is: 269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.95 : 474.96 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.95/474.96 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.95x = 474.96 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.95x = 85,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,349.20/316.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.29

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