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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 428.56 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.50, 428.56 and 179.55 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 428.56 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/428.56 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 428.56 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 76,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,947.50/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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