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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 439.47 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 439.47 and 178.61 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 439.47 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/439.47 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 439.47 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 78,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,493.74/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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