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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.30, 418.51 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.30, 418.51 and 178.94 is: 246.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.30 : 418.51 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.30/418.51 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.30x = 418.51 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.30x = 74,888.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,888.18/303.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.91

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