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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.86, 429.03 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.86, 429.03 and 179.88 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.86 : 429.03 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.86/429.03 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.86x = 429.03 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.86x = 77,173.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,173.92/310.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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