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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 245.40 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 245.40 and 151.95 is: 209.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 245.40 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/245.40 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 245.40 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 37,288.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,288.53/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.22

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