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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 245.06 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 245.06 and 154.38 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 245.06 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/245.06 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 245.06 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 37,832.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,832.75/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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