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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.22, 245.94 and 108.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.22, 245.94 and 108.20 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.22 : 245.94 = 108.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.22/245.94 = 108.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.22x = 245.94 × 108.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.22x = 26,610.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,610.71/178.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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