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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.52, 407.92 and 179.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.52, 407.92 and 179.20 is: 247.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.52 : 407.92 = 179.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.52/407.92 = 179.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.52x = 407.92 × 179.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.52x = 73,099.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,099.26/295.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.36

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