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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.68, 436.96 and 176.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.68, 436.96 and 176.79 is: 243.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.68 : 436.96 = 176.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.68/436.96 = 176.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.68x = 436.96 × 176.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.68x = 77,250.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,250.16/316.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.94

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