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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.34, 246.06 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.34, 246.06 and 150.44 is: 207.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.34 : 246.06 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.34/246.06 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.34x = 246.06 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.34x = 37,017.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,017.84/178.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.57

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