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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.39, 407.66 and 178.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.39, 407.66 and 178.99 is: 247.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.39 : 407.66 = 178.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.39/407.66 = 178.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.39x = 407.66 × 178.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.39x = 72,967.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,967.06/295.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.02

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