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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 428.10 and 177.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 428.10 and 177.50 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 428.10 = 177.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/428.10 = 177.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 428.10 × 177.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 75,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,987.75/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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