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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.03, 429.14 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.03, 429.14 and 179.96 is: 248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.03 : 429.14 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.03/429.14 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.03x = 429.14 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.03x = 77,224.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,224.99/311.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.29

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