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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.60, 246.44 and 165.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.60, 246.44 and 165.54 is: 228.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.60 : 246.44 = 165.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.60/246.44 = 165.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.60x = 246.44 × 165.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.60x = 40,795.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,795.68/178.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.42

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