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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 417.22 and 178.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 417.22 and 178.03 is: 245.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 417.22 = 178.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/417.22 = 178.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 417.22 × 178.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 74,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,277.68/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.65

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