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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 417.90 and 178.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 417.90 and 178.57 is: 246.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 417.90 = 178.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/417.90 = 178.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 417.90 × 178.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 74,624.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,624.40/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.33

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