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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.95, 301.71 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.95, 301.71 and 179.49 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.95 : 301.71 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.95/301.71 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.95x = 301.71 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.95x = 54,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,153.87/218.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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