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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.95, 418.10 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.95, 418.10 and 178.61 is: 246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.95 : 418.10 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.95/418.10 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.95x = 418.10 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.95x = 74,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,676.84/302.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.50

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