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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 297.78, 445.54 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 297.78, 445.54 and 178.61 is: 267.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    297.78 : 445.54 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    297.78/445.54 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    297.78x = 445.54 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    297.78x = 79,576.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,576.06/297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.23

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