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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 267.60 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 267.60 and 151.16 is: 226.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 267.60 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/267.60 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 267.60 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 40,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,450.42/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.59

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