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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.36, 437.88 and 177.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.36, 437.88 and 177.46 is: 244.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.36 : 437.88 = 177.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.36/437.88 = 177.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.36x = 437.88 × 177.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.36x = 77,706.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,706.18/317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.85

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