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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.90, 266.82 and 154.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.90, 266.82 and 154.23 is: 230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.90 : 266.82 = 154.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.90/266.82 = 154.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.90x = 266.82 × 154.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.90x = 41,150.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,150.94/178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.03

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