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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 428.47 and 179.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 428.47 and 179.56 is: 247.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 428.47 = 179.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/428.47 = 179.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 428.47 × 179.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 76,936.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,936.07/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.73

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