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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.69, 437.01 and 176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.69, 437.01 and 176.80 is: 243.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.69 : 437.01 = 176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.69/437.01 = 176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.69x = 437.01 × 176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.69x = 77,263.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,263.37/316.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.97

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