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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 429.25 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 429.25 and 178.28 is: 246.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 429.25 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/429.25 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 429.25 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 76,524.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,524.54/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.07

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