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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.24, 390.72 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.24, 390.72 and 178.30 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.24 : 390.72 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.24/390.72 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.24x = 390.72 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.24x = 69,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,665.38/283.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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