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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 437.43 and 177.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 437.43 and 177.09 is: 244.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 437.43 = 177.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/437.43 = 177.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 437.43 × 177.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 77,463.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,463.50/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.38

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