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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.98, 429.02 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.98, 429.02 and 179.96 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.98 : 429.02 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.98/429.02 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.98x = 429.02 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.98x = 77,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,206.44/310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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