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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.89, 476.84 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.89, 476.84 and 179.08 is: 268.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.89 : 476.84 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.89/476.84 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.89x = 476.84 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.89x = 85,392.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,392.51/317.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.62

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