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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.44, 417.37 and 178.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.44, 417.37 and 178.10 is: 245.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.44 : 417.37 = 178.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.44/417.37 = 178.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.44x = 417.37 × 178.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.44x = 74,333.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,333.60/302.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.78

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