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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.58, 428.54 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.58, 428.54 and 179.58 is: 247.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.58 : 428.54 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.58/428.54 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.58x = 428.54 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.58x = 76,957.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,957.21/310.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.79

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