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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.32, 303.75 and 178.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.32, 303.75 and 178.61 is: 246.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.32 : 303.75 = 178.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.32/303.75 = 178.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.32x = 303.75 × 178.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.32x = 54,251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,251.27/220.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.24

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