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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.66, 431.45 and 179.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.66, 431.45 and 179.85 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.66 : 431.45 = 179.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.66/431.45 = 179.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.66x = 431.45 × 179.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.66x = 77,596.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,596.28/312.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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