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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.05, 427.73 and 179.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.05, 427.73 and 179.03 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.05 : 427.73 = 179.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.05/427.73 = 179.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.05x = 427.73 × 179.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.05x = 76,576.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,576.50/310.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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