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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.33, 419.85 and 179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.33, 419.85 and 179.90 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.33 : 419.85 = 179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.33/419.85 = 179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.33x = 419.85 × 179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.33x = 75,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,532.06/304.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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