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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 407.88 and 179.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 407.88 and 179.16 is: 247.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 407.88 = 179.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/407.88 = 179.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 407.88 × 179.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 73,075.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,075.78/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.19

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