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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.92, 268.43 and 163.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.92, 268.43 and 163.65 is: 245.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.92 : 268.43 = 163.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.92/268.43 = 163.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.92x = 268.43 × 163.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.92x = 43,927.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,927.75/178.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.52

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