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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.85, 269.24 and 162.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.85, 269.24 and 162.09 is: 244.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.85 : 269.24 = 162.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.85/269.24 = 162.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.85x = 269.24 × 162.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.85x = 43,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,640.30/178.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.00

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