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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.40, 417.27 and 178.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.40, 417.27 and 178.05 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.40 : 417.27 = 178.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.40/417.27 = 178.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.40x = 417.27 × 178.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.40x = 74,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,294.92/302.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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