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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 431.37 and 179.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 431.37 and 179.87 is: 248.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 431.37 = 179.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/431.37 = 179.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 431.37 × 179.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 77,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,588.37/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.16

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