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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.38, 437.98 and 177.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.38, 437.98 and 177.51 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.38 : 437.98 = 177.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.38/437.98 = 177.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.38x = 437.98 × 177.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.38x = 77,745.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,745.83/317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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