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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.55, 439.60 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.55, 439.60 and 178.66 is: 246.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.55 : 439.60 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.55/439.60 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.55x = 439.60 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.55x = 78,538.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,538.94/318.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.55

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