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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.59, 428.72 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.59, 428.72 and 179.64 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.59 : 428.72 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.59/428.72 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.59x = 428.72 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.59x = 77,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,014.36/310.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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