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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 245.28 and 169.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 245.28 and 169.04 is: 232.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 245.28 = 169.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/245.28 = 169.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 245.28 × 169.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 41,462.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,462.13/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.72

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