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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.77, 438.53 and 177.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.77, 438.53 and 177.89 is: 245.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.77 : 438.53 = 177.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.77/438.53 = 177.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.77x = 438.53 × 177.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.77x = 78,010.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,010.10/317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.49

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