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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.95, 440.14 and 177.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.95, 440.14 and 177.15 is: 244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.95 : 440.14 = 177.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.95/440.14 = 177.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.95x = 440.14 × 177.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.95x = 77,970.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,970.85/318.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.46

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