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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.41, 438.02 and 179.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.41, 438.02 and 179.41 is: 247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.41 : 438.02 = 179.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.41/438.02 = 179.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.41x = 438.02 × 179.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.41x = 78,585.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,585.17/317.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.58

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