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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 441.06 and 179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 441.06 and 179.72 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 441.06 = 179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/441.06 = 179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 441.06 × 179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 79,267.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,267.30/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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