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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.58, 441.02 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.58, 441.02 and 179.70 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.58 : 441.02 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.58/441.02 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.58x = 441.02 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.58x = 79,253.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,253.40/319.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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