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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.30, 408.76 and 179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.30, 408.76 and 179.84 is: 248.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.30 : 408.76 = 179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.30/408.76 = 179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.30x = 408.76 × 179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.30x = 73,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,508.91/296.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.09

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