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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.74, 246.78 and 147.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.74, 246.78 and 147.96 is: 204.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.74 : 246.78 = 147.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.74/246.78 = 147.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.74x = 246.78 × 147.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.74x = 36,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,513.57/178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.28

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