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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 245.57 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 245.57 and 153.68 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 245.57 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/245.57 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 245.57 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 37,739.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,739.20/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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