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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.47, 436.71 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.47, 436.71 and 174.67 is: 241.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.47 : 436.71 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.47/436.71 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.47x = 436.71 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.47x = 76,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,279.33/316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.03

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