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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 418.93 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 418.93 and 179.25 is: 247.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 418.93 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/418.93 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 418.93 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 75,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,093.20/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.35

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