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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.52, 436.77 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.52, 436.77 and 176.63 is: 243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.52 : 436.77 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.52/436.77 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.52x = 436.77 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.52x = 77,146.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,146.46/316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.73

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