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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 267.78 and 153.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 267.78 and 153.26 is: 229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 267.78 = 153.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/267.78 = 153.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 267.78 × 153.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 41,038.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,038.62/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.39

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