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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.96, 418.06 and 178.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.96, 418.06 and 178.66 is: 246.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.96 : 418.06 = 178.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.96/418.06 = 178.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.96x = 418.06 × 178.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.96x = 74,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,690.60/302.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.54

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