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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 245.93 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 245.93 and 159.68 is: 220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 245.93 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/245.93 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 245.93 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 39,270.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,270.10/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.45

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