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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 409.05 and 178.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 409.05 and 178.42 is: 246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 409.05 = 178.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/409.05 = 178.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 409.05 × 178.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 72,981.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,981.81/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.21

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