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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.80, 438.52 and 177.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.80, 438.52 and 177.90 is: 245.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.80 : 438.52 = 177.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.80/438.52 = 177.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.80x = 438.52 × 177.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.80x = 78,011.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,011.94/317.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.48

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