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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.42, 418.54 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.42, 418.54 and 179.04 is: 246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.42 : 418.54 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.42/418.54 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.42x = 418.54 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.42x = 74,935.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,935.40/303.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.97

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