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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.92, 391.66 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.92, 391.66 and 178.88 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.92 : 391.66 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.92/391.66 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.92x = 391.66 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.92x = 70,060.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,060.14/283.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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