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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.01, 408.20 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.01, 408.20 and 179.55 is: 247.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.01 : 408.20 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.01/408.20 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.01x = 408.20 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.01x = 73,291.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,291.41/296.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.60

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