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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 409.05 and 179.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 409.05 and 179.98 is: 248.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 409.05 = 179.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/409.05 = 179.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 409.05 × 179.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 73,619.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,619.80/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.37

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