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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.02, 436.07 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.02, 436.07 and 176.12 is: 243.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.02 : 436.07 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.02/436.07 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.02x = 436.07 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.02x = 76,799.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,799.67/316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.02

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