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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 419.78 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 419.78 and 179.79 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 419.78 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/419.78 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 419.78 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 75,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,471.12/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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