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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.04, 408.36 and 179.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.04, 408.36 and 179.40 is: 247.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.04 : 408.36 = 179.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.04/408.36 = 179.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.04x = 408.36 × 179.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.04x = 73,259.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,259.78/296.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.47

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