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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.55, 246.16 and 153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.55, 246.16 and 153.60 is: 211.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.55 : 246.16 = 153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.55/246.16 = 153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.55x = 246.16 × 153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.55x = 37,810.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,810.18/178.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.76

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