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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.02, 429.21 and 178.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.02, 429.21 and 178.22 is: 245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.02 : 429.21 = 178.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.02/429.21 = 178.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.02x = 429.21 × 178.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.02x = 76,492.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,492.92/311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.95

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