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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.70, 391.60 and 178.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.70, 391.60 and 178.80 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.70 : 391.60 = 178.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.70/391.60 = 178.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.70x = 391.60 × 178.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.70x = 70,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,018.08/283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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