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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.23, 268.32 and 163.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.23, 268.32 and 163.35 is: 245.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.23 : 268.32 = 163.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.23/268.32 = 163.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.23x = 268.32 × 163.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.23x = 43,830.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,830.07/178.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.92

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