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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.97, 419.38 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.97, 419.38 and 179.67 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.97 : 419.38 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.97/419.38 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.97x = 419.38 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.97x = 75,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,349.11/303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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