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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.99, 409.76 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.99, 409.76 and 178.97 is: 246.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.99 : 409.76 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.99/409.76 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.99x = 409.76 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.99x = 73,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,331.80/296.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.92

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