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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.17, 439.07 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.17, 439.07 and 178.30 is: 246.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.17 : 439.07 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.17/439.07 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.17x = 439.07 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.17x = 78,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,286.18/318.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.05

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