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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.28, 407.49 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.28, 407.49 and 178.88 is: 246.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.28 : 407.49 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.28/407.49 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.28x = 407.49 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.28x = 72,891.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,891.81/295.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.86

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