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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.18, 245.40 and 153.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.18, 245.40 and 153.61 is: 211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.18 : 245.40 = 153.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.18/245.40 = 153.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.18x = 245.40 × 153.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.18x = 37,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,694.70/178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.56

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