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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.94, 408.45 and 179.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.94, 408.45 and 179.57 is: 247.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.94 : 408.45 = 179.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.94/408.45 = 179.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.94x = 408.45 × 179.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.94x = 73,344.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,344.47/295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.84

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