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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.18, 267.36 and 130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.18, 267.36 and 130.48 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.18 : 267.36 = 130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.18/267.36 = 130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.18x = 267.36 × 130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.18x = 34,885.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,885.13/178.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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