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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.09, 267.23 and 139.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.09, 267.23 and 139.46 is: 209.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.09 : 267.23 = 139.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.09/267.23 = 139.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.09x = 267.23 × 139.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.09x = 37,265.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,265.86/178.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.26

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