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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 428.40 and 179.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.50, 428.40 and 179.46 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 428.40 = 179.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/428.40 = 179.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 428.40 × 179.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 76,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,880.66/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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