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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 428.99 and 179.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 428.99 and 179.91 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 428.99 = 179.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/428.99 = 179.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 428.99 × 179.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 77,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,178.69/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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