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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 266.52 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 266.52 and 129.80 is: 194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 266.52 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/266.52 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 266.52 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 34,594.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,594.30/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.31

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