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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.12, 266.80 and 143.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.12, 266.80 and 143.52 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.12 : 266.80 = 143.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.12/266.80 = 143.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.12x = 266.80 × 143.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.12x = 38,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,291.19/178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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