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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 246.18 and 153.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 246.18 and 153.85 is: 212.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 246.18 = 153.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/246.18 = 153.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 246.18 × 153.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 37,874.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,874.79/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.24

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