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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.45, 440.87 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.45, 440.87 and 179.57 is: 247.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.45 : 440.87 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.45/440.87 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.45x = 440.87 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.45x = 79,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,167.03/319.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.82

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