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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 267.84 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 267.84 and 154.38 is: 231.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 267.84 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/267.84 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 267.84 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 41,349.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,349.14/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.62

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