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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.68, 246.81 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.68, 246.81 and 147.72 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.68 : 246.81 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.68/246.81 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.68x = 246.81 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.68x = 36,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,458.77/178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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