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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.63, 439.74 and 178.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.63, 439.74 and 178.77 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.63 : 439.74 = 178.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.63/439.74 = 178.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.63x = 439.74 × 178.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.63x = 78,612.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,612.32/318.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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