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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.17, 245.84 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.17, 245.84 and 107.27 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.17 : 245.84 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.17/245.84 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.17x = 245.84 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.17x = 26,371.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,371.26/178.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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