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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.03, 436.14 and 176.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.03, 436.14 and 176.15 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.03 : 436.14 = 176.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.03/436.14 = 176.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.03x = 436.14 × 176.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.03x = 76,826.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,826.06/316.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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