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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 417.97 and 178.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 417.97 and 178.65 is: 246.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 417.97 = 178.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/417.97 = 178.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 417.97 × 178.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 74,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,669.89/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.48

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