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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 440.18 and 177.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 440.18 and 177.17 is: 244.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 440.18 = 177.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/440.18 = 177.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 440.18 × 177.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 77,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,986.69/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.50

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