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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.56, 438.25 and 177.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.56, 438.25 and 177.68 is: 245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.56 : 438.25 = 177.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.56/438.25 = 177.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.56x = 438.25 × 177.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.56x = 77,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,869.50/317.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.21

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