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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 477.17 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 477.17 and 179.28 is: 269.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 477.17 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/477.17 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 477.17 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 85,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,547.49/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.02

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