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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.74, 266.60 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.74, 266.60 and 150.03 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.74 : 266.60 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.74/266.60 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.74x = 266.60 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.74x = 39,998.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,998.37/178.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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