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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.64, 438.33 and 177.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.64, 438.33 and 177.77 is: 245.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.64 : 438.33 = 177.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.64/438.33 = 177.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.64x = 438.33 × 177.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.64x = 77,921.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,921.92/317.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.32

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