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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.90, 437.34 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.90, 437.34 and 177.02 is: 244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.90 : 437.34 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.90/437.34 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.90x = 437.34 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.90x = 77,418.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,418.58/316.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.30

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