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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 266.89 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 266.89 and 132.37 is: 198.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 266.89 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/266.89 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 266.89 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 35,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,327.48/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.30

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