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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.04, 436.14 and 176.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.04, 436.14 and 176.17 is: 243.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.04 : 436.14 = 176.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.04/436.14 = 176.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.04x = 436.14 × 176.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.04x = 76,833.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,833.90/316.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.11

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