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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.35, 437.94 and 175.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.35, 437.94 and 175.56 is: 242.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.35 : 437.94 = 175.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.35/437.94 = 175.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.35x = 437.94 × 175.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.35x = 76,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,881.68/317.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.27

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