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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.14, 428 and 179.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.14, 428 and 179.15 is: 247.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.14 : 428 = 179.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.14/428 = 179.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.14x = 428 × 179.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.14x = 76,677.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,677.27/310.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.23

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