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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.20, 266.95 and 144.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.20, 266.95 and 144.13 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.20 : 266.95 = 144.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.20/266.95 = 144.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.20x = 266.95 × 144.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.20x = 38,474.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,474.71/178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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