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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.19, 419.63 and 179.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.19, 419.63 and 179.81 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.19 : 419.63 = 179.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.19/419.63 = 179.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.19x = 419.63 × 179.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.19x = 75,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,452.02/304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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