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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.49, 409.11 and 178.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.49, 409.11 and 178.46 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.49 : 409.11 = 178.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.49/409.11 = 178.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.49x = 409.11 × 178.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.49x = 73,007.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,007.73/296.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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