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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 268.08 and 156.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 268.08 and 156.64 is: 235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 268.08 = 156.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/268.08 = 156.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 268.08 × 156.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 41,992.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,992.05/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.59

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