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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.37, 417.24 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.37, 417.24 and 178.08 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.37 : 417.24 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.37/417.24 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.37x = 417.24 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.37x = 74,302.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,302.10/302.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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