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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 267.42 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 267.42 and 152.80 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 267.42 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/267.42 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 267.42 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 40,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,861.78/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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