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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.96, 440.17 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.96, 440.17 and 179.09 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.96 : 440.17 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.96/440.17 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.96x = 440.17 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.96x = 78,830.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,830.05/318.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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