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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.93, 438.77 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.93, 438.77 and 178.05 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.93 : 438.77 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.93/438.77 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.93x = 438.77 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.93x = 78,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,123.44/317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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