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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.87, 428.89 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.87, 428.89 and 179.81 is: 248.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.87 : 428.89 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.87/428.89 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.87x = 428.89 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.87x = 77,118.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,118.71/310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.07

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