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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.55, 409.29 and 178.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.55, 409.29 and 178.47 is: 246.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.55 : 409.29 = 178.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.55/409.29 = 178.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.55x = 409.29 × 178.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.55x = 73,045.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,045.99/296.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.32

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