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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.59, 431.38 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.59, 431.38 and 179.82 is: 248.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.59 : 431.38 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.59/431.38 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.59x = 431.38 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.59x = 77,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,570.30/312.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.15

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