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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 246.94 and 168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 246.94 and 168.08 is: 232.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 246.94 = 168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/246.94 = 168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 246.94 × 168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 41,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,504.02/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.03

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