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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.04, 266.56 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.04, 266.56 and 126.41 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.04 : 266.56 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.04/266.56 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.04x = 266.56 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.04x = 33,694.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,694.20/178.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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