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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218, 300.57 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218, 300.57 and 178.61 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218 : 300.57 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218/300.57 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218x = 300.57 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218x = 53,684.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,684.81/218
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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