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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.13, 408.69 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.13, 408.69 and 179.69 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.13 : 408.69 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.13/408.69 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.13x = 408.69 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.13x = 73,437.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,437.51/296.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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