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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.19, 245.12 and 168.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.19, 245.12 and 168.11 is: 231.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.19 : 245.12 = 168.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.19/245.12 = 168.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.19x = 245.12 × 168.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.19x = 41,205.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,205.98/178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.25

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