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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.20, 303.60 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.20, 303.60 and 178.60 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.20 : 303.60 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.20/303.60 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.20x = 303.60 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.20x = 54,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,222.96/220.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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