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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.24, 245.91 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.24, 245.91 and 108.33 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.24 : 245.91 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.24/245.91 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.24x = 245.91 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.24x = 26,639.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,639.30/178.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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