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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 246.62 and 155.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 246.62 and 155.52 is: 214.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 246.62 = 155.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/246.62 = 155.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 246.62 × 155.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 38,354.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,354.34/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.46

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