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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.82, 438.60 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.82, 438.60 and 177.95 is: 245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.82 : 438.60 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.82/438.60 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.82x = 438.60 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.82x = 78,048.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,048.87/317.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.58

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