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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.94, 418.14 and 178.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.94, 418.14 and 178.62 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.94 : 418.14 = 178.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.94/418.14 = 178.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.94x = 418.14 × 178.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.94x = 74,688.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,688.17/302.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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