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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.25, 440.55 and 179.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.25, 440.55 and 179.39 is: 247.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.25 : 440.55 = 179.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.25/440.55 = 179.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.25x = 440.55 × 179.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.25x = 79,027.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,027.16/319.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.54

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