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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.27, 418.24 and 178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.27, 418.24 and 178.89 is: 246.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.27 : 418.24 = 178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.27/418.24 = 178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.27x = 418.24 × 178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.27x = 74,818.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,818.95/303.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.71

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