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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.76, 268.52 and 154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.76, 268.52 and 154.40 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.76 : 268.52 = 154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.76/268.52 = 154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.76x = 268.52 × 154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.76x = 41,459.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,459.49/178.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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