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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 437.92 and 177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 437.92 and 177.43 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 437.92 = 177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/437.92 = 177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 437.92 × 177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 77,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,700.15/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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