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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.01, 245.94 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.01, 245.94 and 152.06 is: 210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.01 : 245.94 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.01/245.94 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.01x = 245.94 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.01x = 37,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,397.64/178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.09

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