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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.11, 419.52 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.11, 419.52 and 179.67 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.11 : 419.52 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.11/419.52 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.11x = 419.52 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.11x = 75,375.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,375.16/304.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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