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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316, 436.16 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316, 436.16 and 178.08 is: 245.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316 : 436.16 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316/436.16 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316x = 436.16 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316x = 77,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,671.37/316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.80

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