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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.46, 268.24 and 154.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.46, 268.24 and 154.70 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.46 : 268.24 = 154.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.46/268.24 = 154.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.46x = 268.24 × 154.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.46x = 41,496.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496.73/178.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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