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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.55, 428.55 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.55, 428.55 and 179.55 is: 247.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.55 : 428.55 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.55/428.55 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.55x = 428.55 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.55x = 76,946.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,946.15/310.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.78

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