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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.01, 427.82 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.01, 427.82 and 177.26 is: 244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.01 : 427.82 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.01/427.82 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.01x = 427.82 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.01x = 75,834.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,834.62/310.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.62

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