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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 427.88 and 179.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 427.88 and 179.08 is: 247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 427.88 = 179.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/427.88 = 179.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 427.88 × 179.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 76,624.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,624.13/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.10

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