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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.71, 419.04 and 179.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.71, 419.04 and 179.37 is: 247.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.71 : 419.04 = 179.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.71/419.04 = 179.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.71x = 419.04 × 179.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.71x = 75,163.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,163.20/303.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.49

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