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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 438.95 and 178.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 438.95 and 178.19 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 438.95 = 178.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/438.95 = 178.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 438.95 × 178.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 78,213.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,213.41/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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