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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.21, 267.58 and 155.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.21, 267.58 and 155.53 is: 233.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.21 : 267.58 = 155.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.21/267.58 = 155.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.21x = 267.58 × 155.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.21x = 41,615.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,615.38/178.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.53

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