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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.42, 408.93 and 179.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.42, 408.93 and 179.96 is: 248.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.42 : 408.93 = 179.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.42/408.93 = 179.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.42x = 408.93 × 179.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.42x = 73,591.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,591.04/296.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.27

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