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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.90, 419.45 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.90, 419.45 and 179.67 is: 247.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.90 : 419.45 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.90/419.45 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.90x = 419.45 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.90x = 75,361.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,361.68/303.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.98

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