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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.40, 441.96 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.40, 441.96 and 179.82 is: 269.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.40 : 441.96 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.40/441.96 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.40x = 441.96 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.40x = 79,472.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,472.57/295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.04

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