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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.54, 440.95 and 179.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.54, 440.95 and 179.64 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.54 : 440.95 = 179.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.54/440.95 = 179.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.54x = 440.95 × 179.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.54x = 79,212.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,212.26/319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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