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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 240.75 and 178.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 240.75 and 178.20 is: 240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 240.75 = 178.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/240.75 = 178.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 240.75 × 178.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 42,901.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,901.65/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.75

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