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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.54, 438.21 and 177.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.54, 438.21 and 177.66 is: 245.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.54 : 438.21 = 177.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.54/438.21 = 177.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.54x = 438.21 × 177.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.54x = 77,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,852.39/317.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.17

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