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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.39, 439.38 and 174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.39, 439.38 and 174.67 is: 241.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.39 : 439.38 = 174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.39/439.38 = 174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.39x = 439.38 × 174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.39x = 76,746.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,746.50/318.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.05

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