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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.53, 438.19 and 177.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.53, 438.19 and 177.65 is: 245.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.53 : 438.19 = 177.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.53/438.19 = 177.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.53x = 438.19 × 177.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.53x = 77,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,843.36/317.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.15

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