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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.48, 439.53 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.48, 439.53 and 178.61 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.48 : 439.53 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.48/439.53 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.48x = 439.53 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.48x = 78,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,502.26/318.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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