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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 246 and 153.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 246 and 153.47 is: 211.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 246 = 153.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/246 = 153.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 246 × 153.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 37,753.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,753.62/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.65

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