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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.83, 267.96 and 156.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.83, 267.96 and 156.96 is: 235.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.83 : 267.96 = 156.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.83/267.96 = 156.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.83x = 267.96 × 156.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.83x = 42,060.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,060.45/178.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.19

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