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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 247.10 and 144.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 247.10 and 144.33 is: 199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 247.10 = 144.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/247.10 = 144.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 247.10 × 144.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 35,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,663.94/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.33

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