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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.74, 439.83 and 178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.74, 439.83 and 178.85 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.74 : 439.83 = 178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.74/439.83 = 178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.74x = 439.83 × 178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.74x = 78,661.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,661.40/318.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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