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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.66, 419.03 and 179.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.66, 419.03 and 179.33 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.66 : 419.03 = 179.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.66/419.03 = 179.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.66x = 419.03 × 179.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.66x = 75,141.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,141.66/303.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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