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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 267.79 and 149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 267.79 and 149.87 is: 224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 267.79 = 149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/267.79 = 149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 267.79 × 149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 40,133.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,133.69/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.42

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