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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.53, 440.91 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.53, 440.91 and 179.64 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.53 : 440.91 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.53/440.91 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.53x = 440.91 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.53x = 79,205.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,205.07/319.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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