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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.56, 436.83 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.56, 436.83 and 176.67 is: 243.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.56 : 436.83 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.56/436.83 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.56x = 436.83 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.56x = 77,174.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,174.76/316.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.79

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