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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.41, 428.28 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.41, 428.28 and 179.39 is: 247.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.41 : 428.28 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.41/428.28 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.41x = 428.28 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.41x = 76,829.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,829.55/310.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.51

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