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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.58, 408.12 and 179.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.58, 408.12 and 179.30 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.58 : 408.12 = 179.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.58/408.12 = 179.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.58x = 408.12 × 179.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.58x = 73,175.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,175.92/295.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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