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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.97, 429.12 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.97, 429.12 and 178.18 is: 245.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.97 : 429.12 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.97/429.12 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.97x = 429.12 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.97x = 76,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,458.46/310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.87

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