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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.60, 302.80 and 179.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.60, 302.80 and 179.95 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.60 : 302.80 = 179.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.60/302.80 = 179.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.60x = 302.80 × 179.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.60x = 54,488.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,488.86/219.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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