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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.08, 408.81 and 179.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.08, 408.81 and 179.80 is: 248.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.08 : 408.81 = 179.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.08/408.81 = 179.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.08x = 408.81 × 179.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.08x = 73,504.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,504.04/296.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.26

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