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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.36, 408.94 and 178.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.36, 408.94 and 178.41 is: 246.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.36 : 408.94 = 178.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.36/408.94 = 178.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.36x = 408.94 × 178.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.36x = 72,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,958.99/296.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.18

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