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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.13, 266.99 and 152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.13, 266.99 and 152.61 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.13 : 266.99 = 152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.13/266.99 = 152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.13x = 266.99 × 152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.13x = 40,744.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744.58/178.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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