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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.29, 436.51 and 176.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.29, 436.51 and 176.41 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.29 : 436.51 = 176.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.29/436.51 = 176.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.29x = 436.51 × 176.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.29x = 77,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,004.73/316.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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