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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.77, 438.54 and 177.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.77, 438.54 and 177.88 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.77 : 438.54 = 177.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.77/438.54 = 177.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.77x = 438.54 × 177.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.77x = 78,007.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,007.50/317.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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