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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.47, 407.70 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.47, 407.70 and 179.04 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.47 : 407.70 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.47/407.70 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.47x = 407.70 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.47x = 72,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,994.61/295.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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