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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.81, 441.34 and 178.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.81, 441.34 and 178.02 is: 245.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.81 : 441.34 = 178.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.81/441.34 = 178.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.81x = 441.34 × 178.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.81x = 78,567.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,567.35/319.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.67

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