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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.02, 266.40 and 143.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.02, 266.40 and 143.82 is: 215.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.02 : 266.40 = 143.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.02/266.40 = 143.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.02x = 266.40 × 143.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.02x = 38,313.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,313.65/178.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.22

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