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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.22, 428.13 and 177.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.22, 428.13 and 177.49 is: 244.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.22 : 428.13 = 177.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.22/428.13 = 177.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.22x = 428.13 × 177.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.22x = 75,988.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,988.79/310.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.95

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