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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.08, 419.61 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.08, 419.61 and 179.81 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.08 : 419.61 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.08/419.61 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.08x = 419.61 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.08x = 75,450.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,450.22/304.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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