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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.41, 439.37 and 178.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.41, 439.37 and 178.51 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.41 : 439.37 = 178.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.41/439.37 = 178.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.41x = 439.37 × 178.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.41x = 78,431.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,431.05/318.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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