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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.40, 268 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.40, 268 and 151.44 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.40 : 268 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.40/268 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.40x = 268 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.40x = 40,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,585.92/178.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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