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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.45, 268.59 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.45, 268.59 and 152.03 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.45 : 268.59 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.45/268.59 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.45x = 268.59 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.45x = 40,833.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,833.04/178.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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