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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.07, 408.53 and 178.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.07, 408.53 and 178.01 is: 245.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.07 : 408.53 = 178.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.07/408.53 = 178.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.07x = 408.53 × 178.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.07x = 72,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,723.35/296.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.63

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