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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.94, 429.08 and 178.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.94, 429.08 and 178.16 is: 245.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.94 : 429.08 = 178.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.94/429.08 = 178.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.94x = 429.08 × 178.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.94x = 76,442.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,442.52/310.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.84

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