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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.06, 408.54 and 178.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.06, 408.54 and 178.04 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.06 : 408.54 = 178.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.06/408.54 = 178.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.06x = 408.54 × 178.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.06x = 72,736.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,736.46/296.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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