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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.94, 419.25 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.94, 419.25 and 179.57 is: 247.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.94 : 419.25 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.94/419.25 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.94x = 419.25 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.94x = 75,286.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,286.23/303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.70

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