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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.51, 436.78 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.51, 436.78 and 176.63 is: 243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.51 : 436.78 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.51/436.78 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.51x = 436.78 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.51x = 77,146.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,146.27/316.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.74

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