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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.98, 436.06 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.98, 436.06 and 176.10 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.98 : 436.06 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.98/436.06 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.98x = 436.06 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.98x = 76,789.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,789.73/315.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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