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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.25, 428.15 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.25, 428.15 and 179.30 is: 247.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.25 : 428.15 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.25/428.15 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.25x = 428.15 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.25x = 76,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,767.30/310.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.44

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