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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.95, 436.03 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.95, 436.03 and 176.11 is: 243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.95 : 436.03 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.95/436.03 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.95x = 436.03 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.95x = 76,789.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,789.24/315.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.04

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