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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.60, 315.18 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.60, 315.18 and 178.92 is: 246.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.60 : 315.18 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.60/315.18 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.60x = 315.18 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.60x = 56,392.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,392.01/228.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.68

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