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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.01, 266.67 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.01, 266.67 and 134.96 is: 202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.01 : 266.67 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.01/266.67 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.01x = 266.67 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.01x = 35,988.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,988.45/178.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.18

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