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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.61, 430.08 and 178.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.61, 430.08 and 178.85 is: 246.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.61 : 430.08 = 178.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.61/430.08 = 178.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.61x = 430.08 × 178.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.61x = 76,917.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,917.66/311.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.84

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