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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.62, 431.42 and 179.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.62, 431.42 and 179.86 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.62 : 431.42 = 179.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.62/431.42 = 179.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.62x = 431.42 × 179.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.62x = 77,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,595.20/312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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