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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.69, 421.94 and 179.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.69, 421.94 and 179.77 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.69 : 421.94 = 179.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.69/421.94 = 179.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.69x = 421.94 × 179.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.69x = 75,852.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,852.34/305.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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