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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 303.31, 418.53 and 178.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 303.31, 418.53 and 178.97 is: 246.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    303.31 : 418.53 = 178.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    303.31/418.53 = 178.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    303.31x = 418.53 × 178.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    303.31x = 74,904.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,904.31/303.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.96

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