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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.67, 439.79 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.67, 439.79 and 178.80 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.67 : 439.79 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.67/439.79 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.67x = 439.79 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.67x = 78,634.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,634.45/318.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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