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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.10, 267.24 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.10, 267.24 and 130.22 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.10 : 267.24 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.10/267.24 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.10x = 267.24 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.10x = 34,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,799.99/178.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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