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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.40, 266.18 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.40, 266.18 and 152.44 is: 227.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.40 : 266.18 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.40/266.18 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.40x = 266.18 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.40x = 40,575.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,575.15/178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.44

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