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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.72, 409.42 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.72, 409.42 and 178.66 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.72 : 409.42 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.72/409.42 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.72x = 409.42 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.72x = 73,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,146.98/296.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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