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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.87, 437.29 and 176.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.87, 437.29 and 176.99 is: 244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.87 : 437.29 = 176.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.87/437.29 = 176.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.87x = 437.29 × 176.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.87x = 77,396.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,396.61/316.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.26

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