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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.50, 438.11 and 177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.50, 438.11 and 177.59 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.50 : 438.11 = 177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.50/438.11 = 177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.50x = 438.11 × 177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.50x = 77,803.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,803.95/317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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