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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.75, 408.18 and 179.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.75, 408.18 and 179.29 is: 247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.75 : 408.18 = 179.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.75/408.18 = 179.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.75x = 408.18 × 179.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.75x = 73,182.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,182.59/295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.45

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