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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.67, 439.72 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.67, 439.72 and 178.79 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.67 : 439.72 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.67/439.72 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.67x = 439.72 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.67x = 78,617.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,617.54/318.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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