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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.18, 300.98 and 176.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.18, 300.98 and 176.78 is: 243.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.18 : 300.98 = 176.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.18/300.98 = 176.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.18x = 300.98 × 176.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.18x = 53,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,206.36/218.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.86

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