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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.50, 418.97 and 179.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.50, 418.97 and 179.12 is: 247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.50 : 418.97 = 179.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.50/418.97 = 179.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.50x = 418.97 × 179.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.50x = 75,042.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,042.92/303.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.26

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