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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.81, 439.95 and 178.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.81, 439.95 and 178.93 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.81 : 439.95 = 178.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.81/439.95 = 178.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.81x = 439.95 × 178.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.81x = 78,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,720.25/318.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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