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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 267.66 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 267.66 and 152.87 is: 228.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 267.66 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/267.66 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 267.66 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 40,915.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,915.85/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.74

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