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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 245.72 and 150.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 245.72 and 150.08 is: 206.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 245.72 = 150.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/245.72 = 150.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 245.72 × 150.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 36,877.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,877.66/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.99

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