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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.63, 417.47 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.63, 417.47 and 178.20 is: 245.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.63 : 417.47 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.63/417.47 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.63x = 417.47 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.63x = 74,392.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,392.26/302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.82

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