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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 418.88 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 418.88 and 179.20 is: 247.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 418.88 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/418.88 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 418.88 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 75,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,062.40/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.29

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