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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.91, 419.43 and 179.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.91, 419.43 and 179.59 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.91 : 419.43 = 179.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.91/419.43 = 179.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.91x = 419.43 × 179.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.91x = 75,326.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,326.01/303.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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