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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.50, 439.55 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.50, 439.55 and 178.62 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.50 : 439.55 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.50/439.55 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.50x = 439.55 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.50x = 78,511.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,511.53/318.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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