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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.86, 246.76 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.86, 246.76 and 150.87 is: 208.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.86 : 246.76 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.86/246.76 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.86x = 246.76 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.86x = 37,228.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,228.68/178.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.14

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