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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.32, 408.84 and 178.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.32, 408.84 and 178.27 is: 245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.32 : 408.84 = 178.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.32/408.84 = 178.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.32x = 408.84 × 178.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.32x = 72,882.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,882.88/296.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.96

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