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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.55, 418.88 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.55, 418.88 and 179.25 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.55 : 418.88 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.55/418.88 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.55x = 418.88 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.55x = 75,083.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,083.34/303.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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