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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.40, 436.64 and 176.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.40, 436.64 and 176.55 is: 243.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.40 : 436.64 = 176.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.40/436.64 = 176.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.40x = 436.64 × 176.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.40x = 77,088.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,088.79/316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.64

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