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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.80, 417.88 and 178.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.80, 417.88 and 178.48 is: 246.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.80 : 417.88 = 178.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.80/417.88 = 178.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.80x = 417.88 × 178.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.80x = 74,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,583.22/302.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.31

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