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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.67, 441.16 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.67, 441.16 and 179.80 is: 248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.67 : 441.16 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.67/441.16 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.67x = 441.16 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.67x = 79,321.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,321.77/319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.13

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