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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.39, 246 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.39, 246 and 153.82 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.39 : 246 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.39/246 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.39x = 246 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.39x = 37,839.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,839.72/178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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