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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.38, 267.15 and 152.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.38, 267.15 and 152.55 is: 228.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.38 : 267.15 = 152.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.38/267.15 = 152.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.38x = 267.15 × 152.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.38x = 40,753.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,753.73/178.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.47

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