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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.95, 429.15 and 178.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.95, 429.15 and 178.17 is: 245.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.95 : 429.15 = 178.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.95/429.15 = 178.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.95x = 429.15 × 178.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.95x = 76,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,461.66/310.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.90

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