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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.15, 267.46 and 137.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.15, 267.46 and 137.61 is: 206.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.15 : 267.46 = 137.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.15/267.46 = 137.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.15x = 267.46 × 137.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.15x = 36,805.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,805.17/178.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.60

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