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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.66, 430.10 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.66, 430.10 and 178.92 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.66 : 430.10 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.66/430.10 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.66x = 430.10 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.66x = 76,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,952.60/311.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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