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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296, 408.36 and 179.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296, 408.36 and 179.52 is: 247.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296 : 408.36 = 179.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296/408.36 = 179.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296x = 408.36 × 179.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296x = 73,308.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,308.79/296
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.66

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