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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 246.20 and 165

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 246.20 and 165 is: 227.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 246.20 = 165 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/246.20 = 165/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 246.20 × 165
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 40,622.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,622.18/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.92

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