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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.38, 437.99 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.38, 437.99 and 177.50 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.38 : 437.99 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.38/437.99 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.38x = 437.99 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.38x = 77,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,741.79/317.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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