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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.46, 428.40 and 179.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.46, 428.40 and 179.51 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.46 : 428.40 = 179.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.46/428.40 = 179.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.46x = 428.40 × 179.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.46x = 76,902.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,902.08/310.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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