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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.47, 417.40 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.47, 417.40 and 178.18 is: 245.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.47 : 417.40 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.47/417.40 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.47x = 417.40 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.47x = 74,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,372.33/302.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.88

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