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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.68, 438.38 and 177.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.68, 438.38 and 177.80 is: 245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.68 : 438.38 = 177.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.68/438.38 = 177.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.68x = 438.38 × 177.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.68x = 77,943.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,943.96/317.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.35

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