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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 266.88 and 159.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 266.88 and 159.84 is: 239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 266.88 = 159.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/266.88 = 159.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 266.88 × 159.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 42,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,658.10/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.54

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