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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 475.48 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 475.48 and 179.96 is: 269.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 475.48 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/475.48 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 475.48 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 85,567.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,567.38/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.95

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