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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.17, 437.70 and 177.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.17, 437.70 and 177.29 is: 244.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.17 : 437.70 = 177.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.17/437.70 = 177.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.17x = 437.70 × 177.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.17x = 77,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,599.83/317.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.66

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