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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.27, 440.58 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.27, 440.58 and 179.40 is: 247.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.27 : 440.58 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.27/440.58 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.27x = 440.58 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.27x = 79,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,037.73/319.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.56

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