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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.14, 437.62 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.14, 437.62 and 177.24 is: 244.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.14 : 437.62 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.14/437.62 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.14x = 437.62 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.14x = 77,565.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,565.63/317.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.58

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