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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.96, 246.80 and 147.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.96, 246.80 and 147.60 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.96 : 246.80 = 147.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.96/246.80 = 147.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.96x = 246.80 × 147.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.96x = 36,427.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,427.68/178.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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