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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.73, 428.63 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.73, 428.63 and 179.72 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.73 : 428.63 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.73/428.63 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.73x = 428.63 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.73x = 77,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,030.34/310.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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