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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.35, 266.81 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.35, 266.81 and 149.52 is: 223.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.35 : 266.81 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.35/266.81 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.35x = 266.81 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.35x = 39,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,892.68/178.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.68

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