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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.74, 437.14 and 176.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.74, 437.14 and 176.88 is: 244.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.74 : 437.14 = 176.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.74/437.14 = 176.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.74x = 437.14 × 176.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.74x = 77,321.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,321.32/316.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.12

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