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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.97, 409.68 and 178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.97, 409.68 and 178.89 is: 246.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.97 : 409.68 = 178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.97/409.68 = 178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.97x = 409.68 × 178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.97x = 73,287.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,287.66/296.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.78

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