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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.33, 429.69 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.33, 429.69 and 178.60 is: 246.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.33 : 429.69 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.33/429.69 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.33x = 429.69 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.33x = 76,739.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,739.59/311.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.49

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