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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.71, 441.21 and 179.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.71, 441.21 and 179.83 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.71 : 441.21 = 179.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.71/441.21 = 179.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.71x = 441.21 × 179.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.71x = 79,342.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,342.79/319.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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