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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.91, 268.52 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.91, 268.52 and 146.82 is: 220.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.91 : 268.52 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.91/268.52 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.91x = 268.52 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.91x = 39,424.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,424.11/178.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.36

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