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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.82, 428.94 and 178.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.82, 428.94 and 178.06 is: 245.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.82 : 428.94 = 178.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.82/428.94 = 178.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.82x = 428.94 × 178.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.82x = 76,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,374.02/310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.72

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