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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 428.56 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 428.56 and 175.95 is: 242.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 428.56 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/428.56 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 428.56 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 75,405.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,405.13/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.81

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