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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.54, 439.59 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.54, 439.59 and 178.66 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.54 : 439.59 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.54/439.59 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.54x = 439.59 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.54x = 78,537.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,537.15/318.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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