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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.65, 409.32 and 178.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.65, 409.32 and 178.59 is: 246.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.65 : 409.32 = 178.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.65/409.32 = 178.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.65x = 409.32 × 178.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.65x = 73,100.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,100.46/296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.42

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