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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.11, 427.93 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.11, 427.93 and 179.14 is: 247.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.11 : 427.93 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.11/427.93 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.11x = 427.93 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.11x = 76,659.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,659.38/310.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.20

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