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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.78, 303.48 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.78, 303.48 and 178.74 is: 246.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.78 : 303.48 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.78/303.48 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.78x = 303.48 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.78x = 54,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,244.02/219.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.81

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