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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.95, 247.25 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.95, 247.25 and 155.57 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.95 : 247.25 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.95/247.25 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.95x = 247.25 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.95x = 38,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,462.67/178.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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