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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 245.70 and 168.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 245.70 and 168.03 is: 231.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 245.70 = 168.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/245.70 = 168.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 245.70 × 168.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 41,284.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,284.97/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.91

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