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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 245.97 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 245.97 and 147.15 is: 203.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 245.97 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/245.97 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 245.97 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 36,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,194.49/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.11

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