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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.49, 439.48 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.49, 439.48 and 178.59 is: 246.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.49 : 439.48 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.49/439.48 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.49x = 439.48 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.49x = 78,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,488.60/318.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.44

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