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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.27, 437.79 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.27, 437.79 and 177.38 is: 244.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.27 : 437.79 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.27/437.79 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.27x = 437.79 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.27x = 77,654.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,654.75/317.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.76

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