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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.61, 431.39 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.61, 431.39 and 179.86 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.61 : 431.39 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.61/431.39 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.61x = 431.39 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.61x = 77,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,589.81/312.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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