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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.15, 428.12 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.15, 428.12 and 179.25 is: 247.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.15 : 428.12 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.15/428.12 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.15x = 428.12 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.15x = 76,740.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,740.51/310.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.43

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