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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.80, 268.20 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.80, 268.20 and 152.70 is: 229.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.80 : 268.20 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.80/268.20 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.80x = 268.20 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.80x = 40,954.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,954.14/178.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.05

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