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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.17, 430.79 and 181.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.17, 430.79 and 181.17 is: 250.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.17 : 430.79 = 181.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.17/430.79 = 181.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.17x = 430.79 × 181.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.17x = 78,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,047.61/312.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.01

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