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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.13, 427.98 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.13, 427.98 and 179.21 is: 247.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.13 : 427.98 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.13/427.98 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.13x = 427.98 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.13x = 76,700.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,700.04/310.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.32

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