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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.51, 439.53 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.51, 439.53 and 178.63 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.51 : 439.53 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.51/439.53 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.51x = 439.53 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.51x = 78,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,513.24/318.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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