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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.88, 245.67 and 149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.88, 245.67 and 149.72 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.88 : 245.67 = 149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.88/245.67 = 149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.88x = 245.67 × 149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.88x = 36,780.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,780.96/178.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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