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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.67, 419.10 and 179.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.67, 419.10 and 179.32 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.67 : 419.10 = 179.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.67/419.10 = 179.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.67x = 419.10 × 179.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.67x = 75,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,150.02/303.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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