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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.56, 245.93 and 149.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.56, 245.93 and 149.40 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.56 : 245.93 = 149.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.56/245.93 = 149.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.56x = 245.93 × 149.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.56x = 36,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,741.20/178.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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