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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.59, 439.64 and 178.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.59, 439.64 and 178.70 is: 246.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.59 : 439.64 = 178.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.59/439.64 = 178.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.59x = 439.64 × 178.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.59x = 78,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,560.58/318.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.59

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