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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.09, 434.83 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.09, 434.83 and 177.09 is: 244.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.09 : 434.83 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.09/434.83 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.09x = 434.83 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.09x = 77,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,005.90/315.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.39

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