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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.78, 428.88 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.78, 428.88 and 179.83 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.78 : 428.88 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.78/428.88 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.78x = 428.88 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.78x = 77,125.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,125.49/310.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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