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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.39, 437.96 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.39, 437.96 and 177.48 is: 244.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.39 : 437.96 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.39/437.96 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.39x = 437.96 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.39x = 77,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,729.58/317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.91

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