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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.01, 418.14 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.01, 418.14 and 178.64 is: 246.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.01 : 418.14 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.01/418.14 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.01x = 418.14 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.01x = 74,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,697.57/303.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.52

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