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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 246.22 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 246.22 and 147.72 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 246.22 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/246.22 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 246.22 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 36,371.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,371.25/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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