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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.94, 419.48 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.94, 419.48 and 179.61 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.94 : 419.48 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.94/419.48 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.94x = 419.48 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.94x = 75,342.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,342.80/303.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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