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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.64, 441.09 and 179.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.64, 441.09 and 179.75 is: 248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.64 : 441.09 = 179.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.64/441.09 = 179.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.64x = 441.09 × 179.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.64x = 79,285.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,285.93/319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.05

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