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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310, 427.60 and 178.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310, 427.60 and 178.98 is: 246.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310 : 427.60 = 178.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310/427.60 = 178.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310x = 427.60 × 178.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310x = 76,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,531.85/310
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.88

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