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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.65, 266.55 and 152.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.65, 266.55 and 152.68 is: 227.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.65 : 266.55 = 152.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.65/266.55 = 152.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.65x = 266.55 × 152.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.65x = 40,696.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,696.85/178.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.80

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