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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.44, 438.08 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.44, 438.08 and 177.56 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.44 : 438.08 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.44/438.08 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.44x = 438.08 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.44x = 77,787.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,787.02/317.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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