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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.25, 428.15 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.25, 428.15 and 179.26 is: 247.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 428.15 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/428.15 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 428.15 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 76,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,750.17/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.38

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