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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.41, 428.25 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.41, 428.25 and 179.37 is: 247.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.41 : 428.25 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.41/428.25 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.41x = 428.25 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.41x = 76,815.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,815.20/310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.46

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