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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 419.36 and 179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 419.36 and 179.54 is: 247.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 419.36 = 179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/419.36 = 179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 419.36 × 179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 75,291.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,291.89/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.75

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