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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.61, 409.21 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.61, 409.21 and 178.62 is: 246.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.61 : 409.21 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.61/409.21 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.61x = 409.21 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.61x = 73,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,093.65/296.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.43

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