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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 246.13 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 246.13 and 147.44 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 246.13 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/246.13 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 246.13 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 36,289.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,289.65/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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