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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.45, 437.98 and 177.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.45, 437.98 and 177.55 is: 244.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.45 : 437.98 = 177.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.45/437.98 = 177.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.45x = 437.98 × 177.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.45x = 77,761.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,761.81/317.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.96

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