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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.59, 418.83 and 179.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.59, 418.83 and 179.26 is: 247.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.59 : 418.83 = 179.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.59/418.83 = 179.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.59x = 418.83 × 179.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.59x = 75,079.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,079.47/303.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.31

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