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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.02, 418.15 and 178.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.02, 418.15 and 178.76 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.02 : 418.15 = 178.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.02/418.15 = 178.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.02x = 418.15 × 178.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.02x = 74,748.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,748.49/303.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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