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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.33, 436.55 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.33, 436.55 and 176.46 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.33 : 436.55 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.33/436.55 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.33x = 436.55 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.33x = 77,034.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,034.05/316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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