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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 267.15 and 132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 267.15 and 132.20 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 267.15 = 132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/267.15 = 132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 267.15 × 132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 35,317.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,317.23/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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