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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.34, 408.84 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.34, 408.84 and 178.32 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.34 : 408.84 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.34/408.84 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.34x = 408.84 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.34x = 72,904.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,904.35/296.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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