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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.61, 407.97 and 179.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.61, 407.97 and 179.17 is: 247.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.61 : 407.97 = 179.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.61/407.97 = 179.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.61x = 407.97 × 179.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.61x = 73,094.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,094.96/295.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.27

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