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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.69, 439.77 and 178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.69, 439.77 and 178.79 is: 246.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.69 : 439.77 = 178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.69/439.77 = 178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.69x = 439.77 × 178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.69x = 78,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,628.08/318.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.72

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