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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.65, 430.01 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.65, 430.01 and 178.88 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.65 : 430.01 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.65/430.01 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.65x = 430.01 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.65x = 76,917.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,917.82/311.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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