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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.77, 419.14 and 179.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.77, 419.14 and 179.44 is: 247.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.77 : 419.14 = 179.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.77/419.14 = 179.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.77x = 419.14 × 179.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.77x = 75,210.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,210.48/303.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.59

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