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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.63, 436.93 and 176.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.63, 436.93 and 176.74 is: 243.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.63 : 436.93 = 176.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.63/436.93 = 176.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.63x = 436.93 × 176.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.63x = 77,223.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,223.01/316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.89

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