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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 298.36 and 178

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 298.36 and 178 is: 245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 298.36 = 178 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/298.36 = 178/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 298.36 × 178
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 53,108.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,108.08/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.23

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