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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.87, 440.08 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.87, 440.08 and 179.04 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.87 : 440.08 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.87/440.08 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.87x = 440.08 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.87x = 78,791.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,791.92/318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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