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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.28, 408.78 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.28, 408.78 and 179.88 is: 248.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.28 : 408.78 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.28/408.78 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.28x = 408.78 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.28x = 73,531.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,531.35/296.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.18

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