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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.48, 267.98 and 154.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.48, 267.98 and 154.30 is: 231.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.48 : 267.98 = 154.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.48/267.98 = 154.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.48x = 267.98 × 154.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.48x = 41,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349.31/178.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.67

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