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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.46, 303.98 and 178.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.46, 303.98 and 178.95 is: 246.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.46 : 303.98 = 178.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.46/303.98 = 178.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.46x = 303.98 × 178.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.46x = 54,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,396.33/220.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.74

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