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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.45, 428.45 and 179.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.45, 428.45 and 179.45 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.45 : 428.45 = 179.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.45/428.45 = 179.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.45x = 428.45 × 179.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.45x = 76,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,885.35/310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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