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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.74, 431.60 and 179.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.74, 431.60 and 179.99 is: 248.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.74 : 431.60 = 179.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.74/431.60 = 179.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.74x = 431.60 × 179.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.74x = 77,680.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,680.63/312.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.39

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