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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.71, 408.15 and 179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.71, 408.15 and 179.25 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.71 : 408.15 = 179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.71/408.15 = 179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.71x = 408.15 × 179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.71x = 73,160.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,160.89/295.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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