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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.63, 428.68 and 177.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.63, 428.68 and 177.86 is: 245.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.63 : 428.68 = 177.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.63/428.68 = 177.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.63x = 428.68 × 177.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.63x = 76,245.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,245.02/310.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.46

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