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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.62, 408.06 and 179.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.62, 408.06 and 179.18 is: 247.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.62 : 408.06 = 179.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.62/408.06 = 179.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.62x = 408.06 × 179.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.62x = 73,116.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,116.19/295.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.33

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