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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.44, 428.44 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.44, 428.44 and 179.44 is: 247.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.44 : 428.44 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.44/428.44 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.44x = 428.44 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.44x = 76,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,879.27/310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.65

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