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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.13, 433.49 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.13, 433.49 and 176.13 is: 243.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.13 : 433.49 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.13/433.49 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.13x = 433.49 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.13x = 76,350.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,350.59/314.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.05

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