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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.64, 439.68 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.64, 439.68 and 178.72 is: 246.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.64 : 439.68 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.64/439.68 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.64x = 439.68 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.64x = 78,579.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,579.61/318.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.61

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