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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.04, 434.72 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.04, 434.72 and 177.04 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.04 : 434.72 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.04/434.72 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.04x = 434.72 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.04x = 76,962.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,962.83/315.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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