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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.32, 246 and 158.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.32, 246 and 158.82 is: 219.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.32 : 246 = 158.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.32/246 = 158.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.32x = 246 × 158.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.32x = 39,069.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,069.72/178.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.10

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