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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 266.58 and 137.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 266.58 and 137.36 is: 205.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 266.58 = 137.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/266.58 = 137.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 266.58 × 137.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 36,617.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,617.43/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.62

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