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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.18, 436.26 and 176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.18, 436.26 and 176.28 is: 243.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.18 : 436.26 = 176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.18/436.26 = 176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.18x = 436.26 × 176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.18x = 76,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,902.94/316.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.22

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