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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.80, 428.82 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.80, 428.82 and 179.78 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.80 : 428.82 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.80/428.82 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.80x = 428.82 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.80x = 77,093.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,093.26/310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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