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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.19, 266.65 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.19, 266.65 and 129.49 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.19 : 266.65 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.19/266.65 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.19x = 266.65 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.19x = 34,528.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,528.51/178.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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