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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.19, 428.03 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.19, 428.03 and 179.19 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.19 : 428.03 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.19/428.03 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.19x = 428.03 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.19x = 76,697.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,697.80/310.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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