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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.44, 407.76 and 179.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.44, 407.76 and 179.07 is: 247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.44 : 407.76 = 179.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.44/407.76 = 179.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.44x = 407.76 × 179.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.44x = 73,016.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,016.69/295.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.15

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