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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.20, 427.96 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.20, 427.96 and 179.16 is: 247.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.20 : 427.96 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.20/427.96 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.20x = 427.96 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.20x = 76,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,673.31/310.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.17

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