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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 245.96 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 245.96 and 147.12 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 245.96 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/245.96 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 245.96 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 36,185.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,185.64/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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