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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.95, 427.83 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.95, 427.83 and 179.05 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.95 : 427.83 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.95/427.83 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.95x = 427.83 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.95x = 76,602.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,602.96/309.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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