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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.41, 440.78 and 179.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.41, 440.78 and 179.53 is: 247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.41 : 440.78 = 179.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.41/440.78 = 179.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.41x = 440.78 × 179.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.41x = 79,131.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,131.23/319.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.74

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