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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.61, 266.76 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.61, 266.76 and 151.20 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.61 : 266.76 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.61/266.76 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.61x = 266.76 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.61x = 40,334.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,334.11/178.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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