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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.64, 436.96 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.64, 436.96 and 178.64 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.64 : 436.96 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.64/436.96 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.64x = 436.96 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.64x = 78,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,058.53/316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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