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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.44, 436.69 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.44, 436.69 and 178.44 is: 246.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.44 : 436.69 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.44/436.69 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.44x = 436.69 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.44x = 77,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,922.07/316.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.25

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