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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.11, 437.61 and 177.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.11, 437.61 and 177.25 is: 244.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.11 : 437.61 = 177.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.11/437.61 = 177.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.11x = 437.61 × 177.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.11x = 77,564.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,564.18/317.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.60

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