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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.25, 408.87 and 179.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.25, 408.87 and 179.79 is: 248.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.25 : 408.87 = 179.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.25/408.87 = 179.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.25x = 408.87 × 179.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.25x = 73,510.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,510.74/296.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.14

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