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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.16, 439.09 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.16, 439.09 and 178.27 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.16 : 439.09 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.16/439.09 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.16x = 439.09 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.16x = 78,275.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,275.03/318.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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