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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.85, 267.65 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.85, 267.65 and 154.79 is: 231.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.85 : 267.65 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.85/267.65 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.85x = 267.65 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.85x = 41,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,427.43/178.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.64

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