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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.47, 418.73 and 179.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.47, 418.73 and 179.13 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.47 : 418.73 = 179.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.47/418.73 = 179.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.47x = 418.73 × 179.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.47x = 75,007.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,007.10/303.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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