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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.27, 390.77 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.27, 390.77 and 178.16 is: 245.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.27 : 390.77 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.27/390.77 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.27x = 390.77 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.27x = 69,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,620.03/283.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.77

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