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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.08, 266.69 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.08, 266.69 and 147.42 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.08 : 266.69 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.08/266.69 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.08x = 266.69 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.08x = 39,315.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,315.44/178.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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