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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.61, 407.93 and 179.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.61, 407.93 and 179.19 is: 247.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.61 : 407.93 = 179.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.61/407.93 = 179.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.61x = 407.93 × 179.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.61x = 73,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,096.08/295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.28

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