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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.63, 264.35 and 178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.63, 264.35 and 178.44 is: 246.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.63 : 264.35 = 178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.63/264.35 = 178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.63x = 264.35 × 178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.63x = 47,169.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,169.72/191.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.16

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