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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.49, 438.13 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.49, 438.13 and 179.49 is: 247.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.49 : 438.13 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.49/438.13 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.49x = 438.13 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.49x = 78,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,638.54/317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.69

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