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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.24, 298.98 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.24, 298.98 and 178.08 is: 246.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.24 : 298.98 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.24/298.98 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.24x = 298.98 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.24x = 53,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,242.36/216.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.22

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