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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.75, 438.45 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.75, 438.45 and 177.84 is: 245.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.75 : 438.45 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.75/438.45 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.75x = 438.45 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.75x = 77,973.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,973.95/317.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.40

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