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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.02, 419.57 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.02, 419.57 and 179.72 is: 248.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.02 : 419.57 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.02/419.57 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.02x = 419.57 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.02x = 75,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,402.80/304.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.02

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