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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.65, 268.32 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.65, 268.32 and 153.36 is: 230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.65 : 268.32 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.65/268.32 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.65x = 268.32 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.65x = 41,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,149.56/178.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.34

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