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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 245.72 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 245.72 and 156.15 is: 215.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 245.72 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/245.72 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 245.72 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 38,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,368.40/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.44

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