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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.98, 437.47 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.98, 437.47 and 177.12 is: 244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.98 : 437.47 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.98/437.47 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.98x = 437.47 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.98x = 77,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,484.24/316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.45

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