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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 408.87 and 179.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 408.87 and 179.70 is: 247.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 408.87 = 179.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/408.87 = 179.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 408.87 × 179.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 73,473.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,473.94/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.94

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