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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.73, 246.02 and 155.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.73, 246.02 and 155.27 is: 213.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.73 : 246.02 = 155.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.73/246.02 = 155.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.73x = 246.02 × 155.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.73x = 38,197.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,197.52/178.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.72

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