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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.65, 428.70 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.65, 428.70 and 179.67 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.65 : 428.70 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.65/428.70 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.65x = 428.70 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.65x = 77,024.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,024.53/310.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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