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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.81, 267.71 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.81, 267.71 and 151.47 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.81 : 267.71 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.81/267.71 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.81x = 267.71 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.81x = 40,549.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,549.28/178.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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