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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.96, 252.37 and 178.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.96, 252.37 and 178.90 is: 245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.96 : 252.37 = 178.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.96/252.37 = 178.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.96x = 252.37 × 178.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.96x = 45,148.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,148.99/183.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.43

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