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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.54, 407.94 and 179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.54, 407.94 and 179.14 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.54 : 407.94 = 179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.54/407.94 = 179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.54x = 407.94 × 179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.54x = 73,078.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,078.37/295.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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