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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 428.92 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 428.92 and 178.05 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 428.92 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/428.92 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 428.92 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 76,369.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,369.21/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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