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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 475.11 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 475.11 and 179.79 is: 269.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 475.11 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/475.11 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 475.11 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 85,420.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,420.03/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.33

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