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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.40, 440.79 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.40, 440.79 and 179.53 is: 247.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.40 : 440.79 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.40/440.79 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.40x = 440.79 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.40x = 79,133.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,133.93/319.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.76

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