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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.61, 436.92 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.61, 436.92 and 176.75 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.61 : 436.92 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.61/436.92 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.61x = 436.92 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.61x = 77,223.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,223.43/316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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