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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.70, 437.06 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.70, 437.06 and 176.81 is: 244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.70 : 437.06 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.70/437.06 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.70x = 437.06 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.70x = 77,276.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,276.58/316.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.01

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