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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.08 and 159.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.08 and 159.52 is: 219.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.08 = 159.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.08 = 159.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.08 × 159.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 39,095.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,095.16/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.64

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