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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.35, 418.73 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.35, 418.73 and 179.07 is: 247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.35 : 418.73 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.35/418.73 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.35x = 418.73 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.35x = 74,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,980.86/303.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.18

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