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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.05, 429.32 and 178.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.05, 429.32 and 178.30 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.05 : 429.32 = 178.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.05/429.32 = 178.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.05x = 429.32 × 178.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.05x = 76,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,545.82/311.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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