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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.57, 431.36 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.57, 431.36 and 179.83 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.57 : 431.36 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.57/431.36 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.57x = 431.36 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.57x = 77,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,571.47/312.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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