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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.03, 418.19 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.03, 418.19 and 178.83 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.03 : 418.19 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.03/418.19 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.03x = 418.19 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.03x = 74,784.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,784.02/303.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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