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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.97, 427.85 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.97, 427.85 and 179.03 is: 247.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.97 : 427.85 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.97/427.85 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.97x = 427.85 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.97x = 76,597.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,597.09/309.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.11

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