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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.38, 436.61 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.38, 436.61 and 176.50 is: 243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.38 : 436.61 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.38/436.61 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.38x = 436.61 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.38x = 77,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,061.67/316.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.57

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