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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.42, 437.97 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.42, 437.97 and 179.42 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.42 : 437.97 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.42/437.97 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.42x = 437.97 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.42x = 78,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,580.58/317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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