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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 436.78 and 176.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 436.78 and 176.65 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 436.78 = 176.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/436.78 = 176.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 436.78 × 176.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 77,155.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,155.87/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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