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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.41, 436.59 and 176.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.41, 436.59 and 176.49 is: 243.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.41 : 436.59 = 176.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.41/436.59 = 176.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.41x = 436.59 × 176.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.41x = 77,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,053.77/316.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.53

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