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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 266.79 and 132.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 266.79 and 132.18 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 266.79 = 132.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/266.79 = 132.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 266.79 × 132.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 35,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,262.97/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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