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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.82, 439.98 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.82, 439.98 and 178.95 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.82 : 439.98 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.82/439.98 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.82x = 439.98 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.82x = 78,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,734.42/318.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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