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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 439.96 and 177.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 439.96 and 177.02 is: 244.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 439.96 = 177.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/439.96 = 177.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 439.96 × 177.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 77,883.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,883.95/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.29

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