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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 244.76 and 158.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 244.76 and 158.80 is: 218.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 244.76 = 158.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/244.76 = 158.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 244.76 × 158.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 38,867.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,867.89/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.06

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