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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 436.83 and 176.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 436.83 and 176.66 is: 243.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 436.83 = 176.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/436.83 = 176.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 436.83 × 176.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 77,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,171.48/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.80

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