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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.02, 408.60 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.02, 408.60 and 178.08 is: 245.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.02 : 408.60 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.02/408.60 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.02x = 408.60 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.02x = 72,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,763.49/296.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.81

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