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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.22, 474.90 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.22, 474.90 and 179.93 is: 269.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.22 : 474.90 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.22/474.90 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.22x = 474.90 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.22x = 85,446.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,446.38/317.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.36

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