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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 428.03 and 177.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 428.03 and 177.38 is: 244.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 428.03 = 177.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/428.03 = 177.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 428.03 × 177.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 75,924.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,924.14/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.81

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