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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 429.96 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 429.96 and 178.83 is: 246.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 429.96 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/429.96 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 429.96 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 76,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,889.75/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.75

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