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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.79, 437.17 and 176.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.79, 437.17 and 176.91 is: 244.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.79 : 437.17 = 176.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.79/437.17 = 176.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.79x = 437.17 × 176.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.79x = 77,341.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,341.61/316.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.14

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