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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 428.94 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 428.94 and 179.87 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 428.94 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/428.94 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 428.94 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 77,152.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,152.54/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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