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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.70, 417.69 and 178.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.70, 417.69 and 178.35 is: 246.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.70 : 417.69 = 178.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.70/417.69 = 178.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.70x = 417.69 × 178.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.70x = 74,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,495.01/302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.10

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