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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.05, 418.25 and 178.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.05, 418.25 and 178.69 is: 246.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.05 : 418.25 = 178.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.05/418.25 = 178.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.05x = 418.25 × 178.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.05x = 74,737.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,737.09/303.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.62

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