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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.84, 246.72 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.84, 246.72 and 156.94 is: 216.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.84 : 246.72 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.84/246.72 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.84x = 246.72 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.84x = 38,720.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,720.24/178.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.51

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