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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.80, 437.18 and 176.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.80, 437.18 and 176.92 is: 244.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.80 : 437.18 = 176.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.80/437.18 = 176.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.80x = 437.18 × 176.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.80x = 77,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,345.89/316.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.15

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