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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 266.60 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 266.60 and 147.72 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 266.60 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/266.60 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 266.60 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 39,382.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,382.15/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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