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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.03, 419.46 and 179.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.03, 419.46 and 179.73 is: 247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.03 : 419.46 = 179.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.03/419.46 = 179.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.03x = 419.46 × 179.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.03x = 75,388.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,388.87/304.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.96

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