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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 197.64, 272.40 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 197.64, 272.40 and 178.08 is: 245.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    197.64 : 272.40 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    197.64/272.40 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    197.64x = 272.40 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    197.64x = 48,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,508.99/197.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.44

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