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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.05, 265.58 and 153.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.05, 265.58 and 153.81 is: 229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.05 : 265.58 = 153.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.05/265.58 = 153.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.05x = 265.58 × 153.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.05x = 40,848.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,848.09/178.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.42

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