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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 436.06 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 436.06 and 176.12 is: 243.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 436.06 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/436.06 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 436.06 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 76,798.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,798.89/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.03

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