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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.75, 268.23 and 164.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.75, 268.23 and 164.98 is: 247.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.75 : 268.23 = 164.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.75/268.23 = 164.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.75x = 268.23 × 164.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.75x = 44,252.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,252.59/178.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.57

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