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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 266.76 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 266.76 and 130.32 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 266.76 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/266.76 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 266.76 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 34,764.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,764.16/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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