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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.53, 246.24 and 153.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.53, 246.24 and 153.68 is: 211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.53 : 246.24 = 153.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.53/246.24 = 153.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.53x = 246.24 × 153.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.53x = 37,841.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,841.68/178.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.96

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