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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 245.16 and 169.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 245.16 and 169.16 is: 232.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 245.16 = 169.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/245.16 = 169.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 245.16 × 169.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 41,471.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,471.27/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.98

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