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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.71, 437.06 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.71, 437.06 and 176.83 is: 244.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.71 : 437.06 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.71/437.06 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.71x = 437.06 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.71x = 77,287.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,287.70/316.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.04

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