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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.48, 245.74 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.48, 245.74 and 152.20 is: 209.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.48 : 245.74 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.48/245.74 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.48x = 245.74 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.48x = 37,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,401.63/178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.56

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