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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.63, 246.51 and 108.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.63, 246.51 and 108.69 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.63 : 246.51 = 108.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.63/246.51 = 108.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.63x = 246.51 × 108.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.63x = 26,794.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,794.27/178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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