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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.77, 417.72 and 178.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.77, 417.72 and 178.39 is: 246.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.77 : 417.72 = 178.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.77/417.72 = 178.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.77x = 417.72 × 178.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.77x = 74,517.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,517.07/302.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.12

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