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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.14, 419.67 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.14, 419.67 and 179.79 is: 248.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.14 : 419.67 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.14/419.67 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.14x = 419.67 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.14x = 75,451.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,451.40/304.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.08

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