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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.03, 430.59 and 179.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.03, 430.59 and 179.21 is: 247.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.03 : 430.59 = 179.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.03/430.59 = 179.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.03x = 430.59 × 179.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.03x = 77,166.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,166.03/312.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.30

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