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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.40, 267.26 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.40, 267.26 and 152.58 is: 228.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.40 : 267.26 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.40/267.26 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.40x = 267.26 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.40x = 40,778.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,778.53/178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.58

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