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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.97, 440.18 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.97, 440.18 and 179.09 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.97 : 440.18 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.97/440.18 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.97x = 440.18 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.97x = 78,832.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,832.71/318.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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