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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.87, 429 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.87, 429 and 179.88 is: 248.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.87 : 429 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.87/429 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.87x = 429 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.87x = 77,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,168.52/310.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.23

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