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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.60, 430 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.60, 430 and 178.82 is: 246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.60 : 430 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.60/430 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.60x = 430 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.60x = 76,892.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,892.60/311.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.77

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