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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.38, 408.95 and 179.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.38, 408.95 and 179.88 is: 248.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.38 : 408.95 = 179.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.38/408.95 = 179.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.38x = 408.95 × 179.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.38x = 73,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,558.98/296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.19

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