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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.54, 440.97 and 179.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.54, 440.97 and 179.67 is: 247.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.54 : 440.97 = 179.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.54/440.97 = 179.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.54x = 440.97 × 179.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.54x = 79,229.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,229.08/319.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.95

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