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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.41, 245.65 and 147.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.41, 245.65 and 147.23 is: 202.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.41 : 245.65 = 147.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.41/245.65 = 147.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.41x = 245.65 × 147.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.41x = 36,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,167.05/178.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.72

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