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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.53, 439.57 and 176.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.53, 439.57 and 176.75 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.53 : 439.57 = 176.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.53/439.57 = 176.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.53x = 439.57 × 176.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.53x = 77,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,694.00/318.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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