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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.39, 428.39 and 179.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.39, 428.39 and 179.42 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.39 : 428.39 = 179.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.39/428.39 = 179.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.39x = 428.39 × 179.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.39x = 76,859.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,859.77/310.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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