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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.57, 417.62 and 178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.57, 417.62 and 178.28 is: 246.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.57 : 417.62 = 178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.57/417.62 = 178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.57x = 417.62 × 178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.57x = 74,451.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,451.54/302.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.06

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