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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.07, 427.77 and 179.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.07, 427.77 and 179.00 is: 246.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.07 : 427.77 = 179.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.07/427.77 = 179.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.07x = 427.77 × 179.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.07x = 76,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,568.69/310.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.94

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