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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.98, 419.50 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.98, 419.50 and 179.64 is: 247.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.98 : 419.50 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.98/419.50 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.98x = 419.50 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.98x = 75,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,358.98/303.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.91

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