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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 266.70 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 266.70 and 141.80 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 266.70 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/266.70 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 266.70 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 37,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,818.06/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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