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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 246.17 and 159.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 246.17 and 159.90 is: 220.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 246.17 = 159.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/246.17 = 159.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 246.17 × 159.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 39,361.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,361.35/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.70

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