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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 419.46 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 419.46 and 179.57 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 419.46 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/419.46 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 419.46 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 75,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,322.24/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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