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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.11, 408.57 and 179.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.11, 408.57 and 179.65 is: 247.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.11 : 408.57 = 179.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.11/408.57 = 179.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.11x = 408.57 × 179.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.11x = 73,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,399.60/296.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.88

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