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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.99, 429.16 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.99, 429.16 and 179.99 is: 248.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.99 : 429.16 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.99/429.16 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.99x = 429.16 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.99x = 77,244.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,244.51/310.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.38

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