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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 219.96, 302.34 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 219.96, 302.34 and 178.44 is: 245.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    219.96 : 302.34 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    219.96/302.34 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    219.96x = 302.34 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    219.96x = 53,949.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,949.55/219.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.27

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