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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.58, 431.36 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.58, 431.36 and 179.81 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.58 : 431.36 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.58/431.36 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.58x = 431.36 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.58x = 77,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,559.79/312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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