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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.24, 440.54 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.24, 440.54 and 177.44 is: 244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.24 : 440.54 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.24/440.54 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.24x = 440.54 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.24x = 78,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,169.31/319.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.86

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