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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.27, 245.84 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.27, 245.84 and 147.15 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.27 : 245.84 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.27/245.84 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.27x = 245.84 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.27x = 36,174.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,174.62/178.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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