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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.95, 246.60 and 152.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.95, 246.60 and 152.64 is: 210.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.95 : 246.60 = 152.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.95/246.60 = 152.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.95x = 246.60 × 152.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.95x = 37,641.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,641.02/178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.34

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