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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.40, 411.83 and 178.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.40, 411.83 and 178.75 is: 246.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.40 : 411.83 = 178.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.40/411.83 = 178.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.40x = 411.83 × 178.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.40x = 73,614.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,614.03/298.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.70

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