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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.97, 429.10 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.97, 429.10 and 179.96 is: 248.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.97 : 429.10 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.97/429.10 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.97x = 429.10 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.97x = 77,218.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,218.24/310.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.31

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