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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 266.81 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 266.81 and 157.34 is: 234.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 266.81 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/266.81 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 266.81 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 41,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,980.65/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.65

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