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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.67, 431.48 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.67, 431.48 and 179.89 is: 248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.67 : 431.48 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.67/431.48 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.67x = 431.48 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.67x = 77,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,618.94/312.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.25

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