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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.61, 436.90 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.61, 436.90 and 176.74 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.61 : 436.90 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.61/436.90 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.61x = 436.90 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.61x = 77,217.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,217.71/316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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