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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.17, 436.17 and 183.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.17, 436.17 and 183.33 is: 252.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.17 : 436.17 = 183.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.17/436.17 = 183.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.17x = 436.17 × 183.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.17x = 79,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,963.05/316.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.91

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