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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.31, 429.57 and 178.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.31, 429.57 and 178.56 is: 246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.31 : 429.57 = 178.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.31/429.57 = 178.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.31x = 429.57 × 178.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.31x = 76,704.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,704.02/311.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.39

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