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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.13, 436.21 and 176.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.13, 436.21 and 176.23 is: 243.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.13 : 436.21 = 176.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.13/436.21 = 176.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.13x = 436.21 × 176.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.13x = 76,871.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,871.65/316.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.17

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