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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.96, 429.17 and 179.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.96, 429.17 and 179.97 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.96 : 429.17 = 179.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.96/429.17 = 179.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.96x = 429.17 × 179.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.96x = 77,237.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,237.72/310.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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