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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.46, 439.45 and 178.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.46, 439.45 and 178.55 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.46 : 439.45 = 178.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.46/439.45 = 178.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.46x = 439.45 × 178.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.46x = 78,465.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,465.12/318.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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