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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.06, 436.16 and 178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.06, 436.16 and 178.06 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.06 : 436.16 = 178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.06/436.16 = 178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.06x = 436.16 × 178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.06x = 77,662.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,662.65/316.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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