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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.96, 408.26 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.96, 408.26 and 179.48 is: 247.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.96 : 408.26 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.96/408.26 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.96x = 408.26 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.96x = 73,274.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,274.50/295.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.58

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