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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.93, 438.75 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.93, 438.75 and 178.04 is: 245.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.93 : 438.75 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.93/438.75 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.93x = 438.75 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.93x = 78,112.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,112.93/317.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.69

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