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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.63, 421.74 and 179.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.63, 421.74 and 179.58 is: 247.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.63 : 421.74 = 179.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.63/421.74 = 179.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.63x = 421.74 × 179.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.63x = 75,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,734.41/305.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.80

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