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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.95, 438.67 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.95, 438.67 and 178.05 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.95 : 438.67 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.95/438.67 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.95x = 438.67 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.95x = 78,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,104.30/317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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