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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.43, 303.11 and 178.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.43, 303.11 and 178.49 is: 246.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.43 : 303.11 = 178.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.43/303.11 = 178.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.43x = 303.11 × 178.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.43x = 54,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,102.10/219.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.56

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