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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 427.95 and 177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 427.95 and 177.32 is: 244.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 427.95 = 177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/427.95 = 177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 427.95 × 177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 75,885.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,885.16/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.72

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