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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.97, 419.59 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.97, 419.59 and 179.69 is: 248.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.97 : 419.59 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.97/419.59 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.97x = 419.59 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.97x = 75,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,396.13/303.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.04

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