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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 316.94, 437.38 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 316.94, 437.38 and 178.94 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    316.94 : 437.38 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    316.94/437.38 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    316.94x = 437.38 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    316.94x = 78,263.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,263.88/316.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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