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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.37, 436.57 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.37, 436.57 and 176.48 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.37 : 436.57 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.37/436.57 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.37x = 436.57 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.37x = 77,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,044.89/316.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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