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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.25, 407.49 and 178.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.25, 407.49 and 178.82 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.25 : 407.49 = 178.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.25/407.49 = 178.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.25x = 407.49 × 178.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.25x = 72,865.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,865.32/295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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