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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 439.49 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 439.49 and 178.57 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 439.49 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/439.49 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 439.49 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 78,477.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,477.53/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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