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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.76, 408.20 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.76, 408.20 and 179.40 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.76 : 408.20 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.76/408.20 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.76x = 408.20 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.76x = 73,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,231.08/295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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