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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.64, 417.76 and 178.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.64, 417.76 and 178.31 is: 246.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.64 : 417.76 = 178.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.64/417.76 = 178.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.64x = 417.76 × 178.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.64x = 74,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,490.04/302.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.13

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