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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 268.22 and 155.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 268.22 and 155.56 is: 234.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 268.22 = 155.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/268.22 = 155.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 268.22 × 155.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 41,722.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,722.96/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.25

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