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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.94, 434.62 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.94, 434.62 and 176.94 is: 244.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.94 : 434.62 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.94/434.62 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.94x = 434.62 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.94x = 76,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,900.78/314.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.18

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