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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.54, 417.57 and 178.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.54, 417.57 and 178.25 is: 246.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.54 : 417.57 = 178.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.54/417.57 = 178.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.54x = 417.57 × 178.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.54x = 74,431.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,431.85/302.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.02

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