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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.63, 391.29 and 178.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.63, 391.29 and 178.67 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.63 : 391.29 = 178.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.63/391.29 = 178.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.63x = 391.29 × 178.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.63x = 69,911.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,911.78/283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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