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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.16, 266.76 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.16, 266.76 and 147.86 is: 221.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.16 : 266.76 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.16/266.76 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.16x = 266.76 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.16x = 39,443.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,443.13/178.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.39

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