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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.90, 421.99 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.90, 421.99 and 179.78 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.90 : 421.99 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.90/421.99 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.90x = 421.99 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.90x = 75,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,865.06/305.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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