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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.57, 439.63 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.57, 439.63 and 178.74 is: 246.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.57 : 439.63 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.57/439.63 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.57x = 439.63 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.57x = 78,579.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,579.02/318.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.66

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