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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.83, 428.92 and 178.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.83, 428.92 and 178.09 is: 245.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.83 : 428.92 = 178.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.83/428.92 = 178.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.83x = 428.92 × 178.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.83x = 76,386.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,386.45/310.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.75

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