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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.34, 436.51 and 176.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.34, 436.51 and 176.44 is: 243.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.34 : 436.51 = 176.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.34/436.51 = 176.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.34x = 436.51 × 176.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.34x = 77,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,014.76/316.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.46

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