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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.83, 439.98 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.83, 439.98 and 178.97 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.83 : 439.98 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.83/439.98 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.83x = 439.98 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.83x = 78,743.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,743.22/318.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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