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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 266.82 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 266.82 and 155.22 is: 232.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 266.82 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/266.82 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 266.82 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 41,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,415.80/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.57

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