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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.18, 264.72 and 178.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.18, 264.72 and 178.18 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.18 : 264.72 = 178.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.18/264.72 = 178.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.18x = 264.72 × 178.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.18x = 47,167.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,167.81/192.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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