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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.49, 440.87 and 179.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.49, 440.87 and 179.61 is: 247.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.49 : 440.87 = 179.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.49/440.87 = 179.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.49x = 440.87 × 179.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.49x = 79,184.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,184.66/319.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.85

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