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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.07, 245.81 and 159.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.07, 245.81 and 159.62 is: 220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.07 : 245.81 = 159.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.07/245.81 = 159.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.07x = 245.81 × 159.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.07x = 39,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,236.30/178.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.34

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