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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.84, 438.61 and 177.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.84, 438.61 and 177.96 is: 245.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.84 : 438.61 = 177.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.84/438.61 = 177.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.84x = 438.61 × 177.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.84x = 78,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,055.26/317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.58

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