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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.36, 244.64 and 156.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.36, 244.64 and 156.48 is: 214.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.36 : 244.64 = 156.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.36/244.64 = 156.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.36x = 244.64 × 156.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.36x = 38,281.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,281.27/178.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.63

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