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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.96, 409.77 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.96, 409.77 and 178.97 is: 246.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.96 : 409.77 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.96/409.77 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.96x = 409.77 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.96x = 73,334.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,334.49/296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.95

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