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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 246.60 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 246.60 and 154.56 is: 213.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 246.60 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/246.60 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 246.60 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 38,114.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,114.50/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.10

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