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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 436.56 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 436.56 and 176.49 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 436.56 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/436.56 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 436.56 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 77,048.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,048.47/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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