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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.63, 437.01 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.63, 437.01 and 178.63 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.63 : 437.01 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.63/437.01 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.63x = 437.01 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.63x = 78,060.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,060.02/316.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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