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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.62, 438.30 and 177.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.62, 438.30 and 177.70 is: 245.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.62 : 438.30 = 177.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.62/438.30 = 177.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.62x = 438.30 × 177.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.62x = 77,885.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,885.91/317.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.22

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