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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 268.56 and 156.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 268.56 and 156.15 is: 234.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 268.56 = 156.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/268.56 = 156.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 268.56 × 156.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 41,935.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,935.64/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.50

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