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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 246.11 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 246.11 and 151.05 is: 207.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 246.11 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/246.11 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 246.11 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 37,174.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,174.16/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.96

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