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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.06, 437.50 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.06, 437.50 and 177.16 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.06 : 437.50 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.06/437.50 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.06x = 437.50 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.06x = 77,508.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,508.15/317.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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