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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 268.16 and 148.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 268.16 and 148.56 is: 223.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 268.16 = 148.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/268.16 = 148.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 268.16 × 148.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 39,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,837.85/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.02

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