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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 428.63 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 428.63 and 179.57 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 428.63 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/428.63 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 428.63 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 76,969.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,969.26/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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