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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.55, 431.31 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.55, 431.31 and 179.79 is: 248.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.55 : 431.31 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.55/431.31 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.55x = 431.31 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.55x = 77,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,545.22/312.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.11

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