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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.51, 438.17 and 177.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.51, 438.17 and 177.62 is: 245.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.51 : 438.17 = 177.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.51/438.17 = 177.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.51x = 438.17 × 177.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.51x = 77,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,824.68/317.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.11

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