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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.39, 429.71 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.39, 429.71 and 178.63 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.39 : 429.71 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.39/429.71 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.39x = 429.71 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.39x = 76,759.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,759.10/311.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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