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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.40, 438.03 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.40, 438.03 and 177.52 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.40 : 438.03 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.40/438.03 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.40x = 438.03 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.40x = 77,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,758.08/317.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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