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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 436.04 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 436.04 and 176.09 is: 242.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 436.04 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/436.04 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 436.04 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 76,782.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,782.28/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.98

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