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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.66, 428.68 and 179.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.66, 428.68 and 179.71 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.66 : 428.68 = 179.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.66/428.68 = 179.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.66x = 428.68 × 179.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.66x = 77,038.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,038.08/310.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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