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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.78, 441.18 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.78, 441.18 and 179.88 is: 248.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.78 : 441.18 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.78/441.18 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.78x = 441.18 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.78x = 79,359.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,359.46/319.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.17

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