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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.97, 436.03 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.97, 436.03 and 176.10 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.97 : 436.03 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.97/436.03 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.97x = 436.03 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.97x = 76,784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,784.88/315.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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