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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 246 and 155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 246 and 155.23 is: 214.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 246 = 155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/246 = 155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 246 × 155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 38,186.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,186.58/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.36

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