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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.61, 417.51 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.61, 417.51 and 178.20 is: 245.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.61 : 417.51 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.61/417.51 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.61x = 417.51 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.61x = 74,400.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,400.28/302.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.86

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