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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.49, 245.74 and 155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.49, 245.74 and 155.48 is: 214.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.49 : 245.74 = 155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.49/245.74 = 155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.49x = 245.74 × 155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.49x = 38,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,206.04/178.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.06

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