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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.00, 419.46 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.00, 419.46 and 179.68 is: 247.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.00 : 419.46 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.00/419.46 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.00x = 419.46 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.00x = 75,367.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,367.59/304.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.92

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