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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.12, 408.86 and 179.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.12, 408.86 and 179.76 is: 248.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.12 : 408.86 = 179.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.12/408.86 = 179.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.12x = 408.86 × 179.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.12x = 73,496.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,496.67/296.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.20

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