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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.81, 437.19 and 176.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.81, 437.19 and 176.94 is: 244.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.81 : 437.19 = 176.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.81/437.19 = 176.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.81x = 437.19 × 176.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.81x = 77,356.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,356.40/316.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.17

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