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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.10, 430.71 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.10, 430.71 and 179.32 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.10 : 430.71 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.10/430.71 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.10x = 430.71 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.10x = 77,234.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,234.92/312.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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