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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.57, 429.98 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.57, 429.98 and 178.83 is: 246.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.57 : 429.98 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.57/429.98 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.57x = 429.98 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.57x = 76,893.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,893.77/311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.80

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