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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.54, 436.84 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.54, 436.84 and 176.68 is: 243.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.54 : 436.84 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.54/436.84 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.54x = 436.84 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.54x = 77,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,180.89/316.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.83

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