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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.17, 430.79 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.17, 430.79 and 179.39 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.17 : 430.79 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.17/430.79 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.17x = 430.79 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.17x = 77,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,278.52/312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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