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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 245.89 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 245.89 and 108.27 is: 149.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 245.89 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/245.89 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 245.89 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 26,620.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,620.74/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.36

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