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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 246.84 and 155.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 246.84 and 155.31 is: 214.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 246.84 = 155.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/246.84 = 155.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 246.84 × 155.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 38,336.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,336.72/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.41

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