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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.06, 266.80 and 126.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.06, 266.80 and 126.46 is: 189.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.06 : 266.80 = 126.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.06/266.80 = 126.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.06x = 266.80 × 126.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.06x = 33,739.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,739.53/178.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.48

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