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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.04, 437.44 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.04, 437.44 and 179.04 is: 247.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.04 : 437.44 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.04/437.44 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.04x = 437.44 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.04x = 78,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,319.26/317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.03

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