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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.16, 437.67 and 177.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.16, 437.67 and 177.30 is: 244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.16 : 437.67 = 177.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.16/437.67 = 177.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.16x = 437.67 × 177.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.16x = 77,598.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,598.89/317.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.67

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