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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 245.87 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 245.87 and 150.49 is: 207.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 245.87 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/245.87 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 245.87 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 37,000.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,000.98/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.73

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