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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.74, 438.48 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.74, 438.48 and 175.95 is: 242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.74 : 438.48 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.74/438.48 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.74x = 438.48 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.74x = 77,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,147.48/317.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.80

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