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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 220.51, 304.04 and 178.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 220.51, 304.04 and 178.91 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    220.51 : 304.04 = 178.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    220.51/304.04 = 178.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    220.51x = 304.04 × 178.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    220.51x = 54,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,394.90/220.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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