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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.41, 429.65 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.41, 429.65 and 178.63 is: 246.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.41 : 429.65 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.41/429.65 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.41x = 429.65 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.41x = 76,748.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,748.38/311.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.45

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