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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.09, 418.23 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.09, 418.23 and 178.74 is: 246.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.09 : 418.23 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.09/418.23 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.09x = 418.23 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.09x = 74,754.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,754.43/303.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.64

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