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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.19, 408.78 and 179.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.19, 408.78 and 179.69 is: 247.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.19 : 408.78 = 179.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.19/408.78 = 179.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.19x = 408.78 × 179.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.19x = 73,451.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,451.63/296.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.99

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