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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.74, 441.23 and 177.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.74, 441.23 and 177.94 is: 245.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.74 : 441.23 = 177.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.74/441.23 = 177.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.74x = 441.23 × 177.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.74x = 78,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,512.47/319.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.55

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