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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.15, 437.62 and 177.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.15, 437.62 and 177.23 is: 244.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.15 : 437.62 = 177.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.15/437.62 = 177.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.15x = 437.62 × 177.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.15x = 77,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,556.32/317.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.55

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