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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.74, 408.15 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.74, 408.15 and 179.28 is: 247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.74 : 408.15 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.74/408.15 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.74x = 408.15 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.74x = 73,173.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,173.13/295.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.42

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