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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.14, 266.49 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.14, 266.49 and 152.52 is: 228.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.14 : 266.49 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.14/266.49 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.14x = 266.49 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.14x = 40,645.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,645.05/178.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.16

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