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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.71, 302.94 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.71, 302.94 and 178.20 is: 245.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.71 : 302.94 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.71/302.94 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.71x = 302.94 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.71x = 53,983.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,983.91/219.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.70

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