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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.73, 417.79 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.73, 417.79 and 178.32 is: 246.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.73 : 417.79 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.73/417.79 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.73x = 417.79 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.73x = 74,500.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,500.31/302.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.09

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