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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.54, 435.37 and 177.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.54, 435.37 and 177.54 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.54 : 435.37 = 177.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.54/435.37 = 177.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.54x = 435.37 × 177.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.54x = 77,295.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,295.59/315.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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