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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.02, 437.44 and 177.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.02, 437.44 and 177.10 is: 244.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.02 : 437.44 = 177.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.02/437.44 = 177.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.02x = 437.44 × 177.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.02x = 77,470.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,470.62/317.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.37

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