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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.00, 436.05 and 176.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.00, 436.05 and 176.10 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.00 : 436.05 = 176.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.00/436.05 = 176.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.00x = 436.05 × 176.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.00x = 76,790.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,790.04/316.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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