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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.11, 267.33 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.11, 267.33 and 137.79 is: 206.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.11 : 267.33 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.11/267.33 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.11x = 267.33 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.11x = 36,835.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,835.40/178.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.81

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