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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 244.62 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 244.62 and 156.33 is: 214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 244.62 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/244.62 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 244.62 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 38,241.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241.44/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.60

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