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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.65, 439.74 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.65, 439.74 and 178.79 is: 246.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.65 : 439.74 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.65/439.74 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.65x = 439.74 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.65x = 78,618.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,618.92/318.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.73

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