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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.83, 417.97 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.83, 417.97 and 178.44 is: 246.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.83 : 417.97 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.83/417.97 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.83x = 417.97 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.83x = 74,584.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,584.13/302.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.29

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