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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 246.48 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 246.48 and 165.80 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 246.48 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/246.48 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 246.48 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 40,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,866.38/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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