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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.70, 421.85 and 179.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.70, 421.85 and 179.68 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.70 : 421.85 = 179.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.70/421.85 = 179.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.70x = 421.85 × 179.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.70x = 75,798.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,798.01/305.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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