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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.79, 428.84 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.79, 428.84 and 179.77 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.79 : 428.84 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.79/428.84 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.79x = 428.84 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.79x = 77,092.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,092.57/310.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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