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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.78, 252.16 and 178.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.78, 252.16 and 178.34 is: 244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.78 : 252.16 = 178.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.78/252.16 = 178.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.78x = 252.16 × 178.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.78x = 44,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,968.51/183.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.69

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