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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 245.92 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 245.92 and 150.76 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 245.92 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/245.92 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 245.92 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 37,074.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074.90/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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