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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.43, 409.05 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.43, 409.05 and 178.47 is: 246.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.43 : 409.05 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.43/409.05 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.43x = 409.05 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.43x = 73,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,003.15/296.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.27

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