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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.39, 417.36 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.39, 417.36 and 178.08 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.39 : 417.36 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.39/417.36 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.39x = 417.36 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.39x = 74,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,323.47/302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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