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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.54, 418.87 and 179.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.54, 418.87 and 179.24 is: 247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.54 : 418.87 = 179.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.54/418.87 = 179.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.54x = 418.87 × 179.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.54x = 75,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,077.02/303.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.34

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