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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.50, 266.49 and 152.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.50, 266.49 and 152.83 is: 228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.50 : 266.49 = 152.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.50/266.49 = 152.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.50x = 266.49 × 152.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.50x = 40,727.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,727.67/178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.17

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