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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.93, 303.39 and 178.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.93, 303.39 and 178.53 is: 246.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.93 : 303.39 = 178.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.93/303.39 = 178.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.93x = 303.39 × 178.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.93x = 54,164.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,164.22/219.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.28

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