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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.99, 438.83 and 178.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.99, 438.83 and 178.11 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.99 : 438.83 = 178.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.99/438.83 = 178.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.99x = 438.83 × 178.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.99x = 78,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,158.80/317.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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