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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.78, 438.54 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.78, 438.54 and 177.90 is: 245.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.78 : 438.54 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.78/438.54 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.78x = 438.54 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.78x = 78,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,014.28/317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.50

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