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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.92, 419.34 and 179.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.92, 419.34 and 179.49 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.92 : 419.34 = 179.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.92/419.34 = 179.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.92x = 419.34 × 179.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.92x = 75,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,268.38/303.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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