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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.33, 428.26 and 177.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.33, 428.26 and 177.57 is: 245.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.33 : 428.26 = 177.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.33/428.26 = 177.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.33x = 428.26 × 177.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.33x = 76,046.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,046.13/310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.05

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