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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 428.79 and 177.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 428.79 and 177.95 is: 245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 428.79 = 177.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/428.79 = 177.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 428.79 × 177.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 76,302.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,302.51/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.57

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