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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.77, 428.58 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.77, 428.58 and 179.73 is: 247.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.77 : 428.58 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.77/428.58 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.77x = 428.58 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.77x = 77,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,028.68/310.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.86

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