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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.76, 438.52 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.76, 438.52 and 179.76 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.76 : 438.52 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.76/438.52 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.76x = 438.52 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.76x = 78,828.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,828.36/317.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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