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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.10, 427.98 and 179.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.10, 427.98 and 179.09 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.10 : 427.98 = 179.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.10/427.98 = 179.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.10x = 427.98 × 179.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.10x = 76,646.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,646.94/310.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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