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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178, 266.48 and 126.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178, 266.48 and 126.48 is: 189.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178 : 266.48 = 126.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178/266.48 = 126.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178x = 266.48 × 126.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178x = 33,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,704.39/178
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.35

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